When loved ones need extensive care, many families seek help to design alternatives to nursing home placement. Debbie will explain how family care-giving efforts can be supplemented by Massachusetts subsidized programs:

Overview of subsidized services in Massachusetts, with a focus on home-based care

How to determine client’s clinical and financial eligibility for subsidies

Subsidized options for other care settings, such as assisted living and rest homes

Real world experiences with the rules and programs

How GCMs can benefit their clients by understanding subsidized programs

As the parents of baby boomers age and families strive to economize, more and more families are engaged in elder caregiving. While this can provide wonderful opportunities to renew family ties and heal relationships, it also can create many points of conflict over who’s in charge and what’s the best way to care for a loved one. Debbie will lead a session for experienced geriatric socials workers to explore issues and strategies:

How to recognize and articulate issues that affect sibling caregiving

Special issues and complications that arise in caregiving by blended families

Three strategies to help families reduce issues among sibling caregivers

President of Deborah Fins Associates, PC, since 1995, Deborah Liss Fins is a licensed independent clinical social worker and certified geriatric care manager. Drawing on more than 30 years of professional experience in geriatric care management, DFA offers comprehensive assessments and planning, guidance in selecting appropriate care, help identifying resources for financial support and professional consulting. Please contact us to set up a complimentary initial telephone consultation.